PORTOLA JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Portola Junior/Senior High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Plumas Unified school district, located in Portola, CA with about 262 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Portola Junior/Senior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Portola Junior/Senior High School, located in the mountain community of Portola, California, serves as a combined secondary institution for students in grades 7 through 12. As part of the Plumas Unified School District, the school functions as the primary hub for secondary education in the area, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for both college and career readiness. Because of its rural setting, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff often provide personalized attention to help students navigate their academic and extracurricular paths.

The school is deeply integrated into the Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) system, which provides broad administrative and educational support to schools throughout the region. While it operates with the resources of a larger district, Portola Junior/Senior High maintains a distinct identity that balances traditional core academics with vocational or elective opportunities tailored to the interests of its local student body. For families and community members, the school serves as a central pillar of the town, prioritizing student development within the context of Plumas County’s unique geographic and social landscape.

For more information, contact Portola Junior/Senior High at (530) 832-4284 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.